internazionalista
Syllables
in-ter-na-zio-na-li-sta
Pronunciation
/ˌinternattsjonaˈlista/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
inter- + nazion- + -ale-ista
The word 'internazionalista' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-na-zio-na-li-sta. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'inter-', root 'nazion-', and suffixes '-ale' and '-ista'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, maintaining consonant clusters and adhering to the penultimate stress pattern.
Definitions
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A person who advocates for international cooperation and understanding.
Internationalist
“L'internazionalista crede nella solidarietà tra i popoli.”
“Era un internazionalista convinto.”
ant:nazionalista
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'li' in 'na-li-sta'. The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in '-ista'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a trill.. na — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. zio — Closed syllable, containing a palatalized consonant.. na — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. li — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. sta — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
inter-
Latin origin, meaning 'between' or 'among', prepositional prefix.
nazion-
Italian, derived from Latin 'natio' meaning 'nation', core meaning relating to a nation.
-ale-ista
'-ale' from Latin '-alis' meaning 'relating to', '-ista' from Latin '-ista' meaning 'one who believes in/practices', forms a noun.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, with consonants assigned to the adjacent vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel can separate them.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Double consonants (tt, zz) are treated as single units within the syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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